The Crossley "40hp"

The Crossley 40 hp was introduced in 1906. The number made is not known. Before 1919 chassis numbers were not segregated by model type and are in the range up to 2445. The last cars are thought to have been made in 1910.

BODY STYLES

Crossley 40hp

The 1909 40hp car now in the Manchester Museum of Science & Industry being recovered from Brome Hall in 1947. The coachbuilder is not known.

Crossley 40hpcoupe

Charles Jarrott in a 1907 40hp with coachwork by Salmons & Sons

Crossley 40hp

A 1910 40hp with coachwork by Hollindrake of Stockport.

Many, probably most, cars were supplied in chassis only form to independent coach builders. In 1906 the chassis was listed at £500.

The prices quoted are from contemporary advertisements.

SPECIFICATION

Engine/gearbox/transmission

Body/chassis

capacity

6991cc

cylinders

4 pair cast. Fixed cylinder head.

bore

4 3/4 inches (120.65 mm)

stroke

5 15/16 inches (150.8 mm)

compression ratio

.

RAC Horse Power

36

carburettor

Crossley automatic (Smiths from 1907)

valves

side -T head

lubrication

exhaust pressurised total loss system

ignition

either high or low tension magneto (options)

max power

approx 45 bhp

fuel consumption (typical)

.

max speed (approx)

.

Gears

4

Clutch

Metal

Final Drive

Chain (Shaft from 1907)

Rear axle

.

 

wheelbase

10 feet 3 1/2 inches

length

14 feet 0 inches

track

4 feet 8 inches

width overall

5 feet 9 inches

weight

21 cwt (chassis)

steering

.

suspension - front

springs

suspension - rear

springs

brakes

 

Rear wheel only. Transmission brake with twin drums, one behind and one in front of the gearbox.

wheels/tyres

910 x 90 (front) 920 x 120 (rear)

 

 

RETURN TO CROSSLEY CARS BEFORE WW1

© Malcolm Asquith 2006